Crustless Mini Quiches

Serves: 6

Hal Herzog

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

46

Spice

42

Sweetness

44

Sourness

37

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

6 large

Egg

6 large

Egg Yolk

1 tsps

Kosher Salt

Directions:

1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C)

2

Lightly spray two 24-cup mini muffin pans with cooking spray or line with paper liners

3

Have ready a bowl of ice water

4

Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat

5

Add the broccoli and blanch until bright green and softened but still crisp, about 30 seconds

6

Using a slotted spoon, transfer immediately to the ice water to stop the cooking

7

When cool, drain thoroughly and pat dry

8

Chop coarsely and set aside

9

In a bowl, whisk together the whole eggs, egg yolks, milk, cream, salt, and pepper

10

(If you like, heat a small frying pan over medium-low heat, pour in about 1 tbsp of the mixture, and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, just until soft curds form and are cooked through

11

Taste and adjust the seasoning

12

) Transfer to a large glass measuring pitcher

13

Place the prepared muffin pans on 1 or 2 rimmed baking sheets to catch any drips

14

Add a few small pieces of broccoli and a generous pinch of cheese to each of the cups

15

Pour the egg mixture over the broccoli and cheese in each cup, filling as many as you can to just below the rim

16

Add a small piece of broccoli and a pinch of cheese to the top of each quiche

17

Bake until the tops are puffed and just beginning to brown, about 15 minutes

18

Transfer to wire racks and let cool for about 5 minutes, then turn the quiches out of the pans, arrange on a platter or individual plates, and serve

19

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C)

20

Lightly spray two 24-cup mini muffin pans with cooking spray or line with paper liners

21

Have ready a bowl of ice water

22

Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat

23

Add the broccoli and blanch until bright green and softened but still crisp, about 30 seconds

24

Using a slotted spoon, transfer immediately to the ice water to stop the cooking

25

When cool, drain thoroughly and pat dry

26

Chop coarsely and set aside

27

In a bowl, whisk together the whole eggs, egg yolks, milk, cream, salt, and pepper

28

(If you like, heat a small frying pan over medium-low heat, pour in about 1 tbsp of the mixture, and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, just until soft curds form and are cooked through

29

Taste and adjust the seasoning

30

) Transfer to a large glass measuring pitcher

31

Place the prepared muffin pans on 1 or 2 rimmed baking sheets to catch any drips

32

Add a few small pieces of broccoli and a generous pinch of cheese to each of the cups

33

Pour the egg mixture over the broccoli and cheese in each cup, filling as many as you can to just below the rim

34

Add a small piece of broccoli and a pinch of cheese to the top of each quiche

35

Bake until the tops are puffed and just beginning to brown, about 15 minutes

36

Transfer to wire racks and let cool for about 5 minutes, then turn the quiches out of the pans, arrange on a platter or individual plates, and serve